The Halo Effect (2004)
Fatso is the proprietor of what may be the worst eaterie in the city, and is struggling to keep a sinking ship afloat. His compulsive gambling is getting the better of him and he has to contend with an endless succession of loan sharks and debt collectors. He employs hopelessly incompetent staff and generally manages to keep the entire community around him ticking over. However just as Fatso seems to be getting everything under control, he is faced with a dilemma that could destroy him for good.
Director: Lance Daly
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Stephen Rea as Fatso |
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Grattan Smith as Mick |
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Kerry Condon as Jean |
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Brendan Cauldwell as Old Man Willie |
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John Kavanagh as Stan |
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Mick Lally as Father McKenzie |
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Fiona O'Shaughnessy as Suzie |
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Willie Higgins as Rooster |
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Gerard McSorley as O'Grady |
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Laurence Kinlan as Thief |
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Eanna MacLiam as Crony |
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NeilĂ Conroy as Jackie |
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Simon Delaney as Eddie |
| Editing | Lance Daly | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Leonie Prendergast | Costume Design |
| Camera | Ivan McCullough | Director of Photography |
| Sound | GoBlimpsGo | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Flora Agar | Editor |
| Production | John Kelleher | Executive Producer |
| Production | Macdara Kelleher | Producer |
| Production | Donna Eperon | Line Producer |
| Production | Hughie Kelly | Producer |
| Production | Christine Alderson | Co-Producer |
| Production | Noreen Donohoe | Associate Producer |
| Production | Niall O'Brien | Associate Producer |
| Production | Leslie Kelly | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Lance Daly | Director |
| Writing | Lance Daly | Writer |
| Crew | Norman Kelly | Stunts |